Associate, Front Office Risk.
This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.
About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global investment bank with a significant presence in the financial services sector. They are known for their robust market operations and commitment to excellence in risk management and capital strategy. The firm fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture that encourages professional growth and innovation.
About the role.
This role sits within the Front Office Risk team, focusing on the comprehensive management of risk and capital activities for global markets. You will work closely with senior leadership to monitor portfolio exposures, analyze PnL drivers, and provide critical insights that influence strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact position requiring strong analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
What you will do.
- Perform daily analysis of global market risks and PnL to identify potential drivers and toxic exposures.
- Assess the impact of economic events by running stress scenarios to estimate potential effects on portfolios.
- Engage with traders to discuss market views, positioning rationale, and cross-asset correlations.
- Monitor key client exposures to ensure alignment with the firm's established risk appetite.
- Analyze the usage of financial resources and identify opportunities to optimize returns.
- Develop and enhance automation tools for daily, weekly, and monthly risk and PnL reporting.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards to improve the monitoring of risk, PnL, and capital resources.
- Ensure all risks within the global markets business are accurately identified, measured, and monitored on a daily basis.
What you bring.
- 3–5 years of experience in a front office risk or financial analysis role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BTech/BE) or a Master’s degree (MSc) from a top-tier institution.
- Strong programming proficiency in Python and VBA for process automation.
- Advanced data visualization skills using Power BI and Tableau.
- Solid understanding of financial risk management and global market products.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills in English, capable of interacting with senior stakeholders and traders.
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